Dickinson College
Dickinson offers one of the world’s finest immersive educations where learning and student experiences spill out from campus into town, into the mid-Atlantic, and into the world. Nationally recognized for our global programs and pioneering approaches to learning in and out of the classroom, Dickinson provides remarkable opportunities that help you exceed your limits, interact with new cultures and ideas, and develop mastery in what matters most to you. Dickinson seeks students who will bring a sense of adventure, curiosity, collaboration and bold thinking to their time in Carlisle, a true college town with eclectic shops and eateries, with easy access to major cities like Philly, D.C. or NYC for networking, internships and weekend trips
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
First-year students (those who haven’t been enrolled in a degree-seeking program at another college) are invited to apply for entry with either a spring or fall semester start.
If applying for admission for the fall term, students may submit an application through either Early Decision (Nov. 15 or Jan. 15) or Regular Decision (Jan. 15). Our admissions committee reviews each application individually and looks forward to getting to know you!
Dickinson's long-standing test-optional policy has provided students with a choice regarding the submission of standardized test scores since 1994. For the latest on our standardized test policy, see dickinson.edu/testinfo.
If applying for admission for the fall term, students may submit an application through either Early Decision (Nov. 15 or Jan. 15) or Regular Decision (Jan. 15). Our admissions committee reviews each application individually and looks forward to getting to know you!
Dickinson's long-standing test-optional policy has provided students with a choice regarding the submission of standardized test scores since 1994. For the latest on our standardized test policy, see dickinson.edu/testinfo.
Transfer
Transfer students (those who have been enrolled in a degree-seeking program at another college) are invited to apply by Nov. 1 for spring semester admission and by April 1 for fall semester admission. The admissions committee looks forward to getting to know you and learning about your experiences!
Dickinson's long-standing test-optional policy has provided students with a choice regarding the submission of standardized test scores since 1994. For the latest on our standardized test policy, see dickinson.edu/testinfo.
Dickinson's long-standing test-optional policy has provided students with a choice regarding the submission of standardized test scores since 1994. For the latest on our standardized test policy, see dickinson.edu/testinfo.
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Additional information
Dickinson meets 100% of your demonstrated financial need and with the Dickinson Promise, students from families making $75,000 or less, loans are no longer used to meet your calculated need.
Visit us
Our campus is historic, cutting edge and truly beautiful. Whether you explore it in-person or through our many virtual-visit options, we want to share the warm and welcoming Dickinson community with you and introduce you to our bright, excited students working collaboratively with our amazing faculty. See for yourself!
"One thing that I owe to Dickinson is what I would call a 'leader' mentality–as Dickinsonians, we want to positively influence the world through actively thinking, learning and doing, rather than following what is handed down to us. We are not afraid of change and the unknown but rather cherish it."